| the modest rooms offer microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus 40-inch flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. a 2-minute walk from the dixie stampede dinner show, this budget motor inn is also a 3-minute stroll from the smoky mountain convention center. continental breakfast is complimentary, and amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool. it's a mile from the old mill and general store, and 4 miles from dollywood. there's also a fun time trolley stop in front of the motel. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
McGhee Tyson Airport 58 min
Alcatraz East Crime Museum (5 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Wild Eagle (13 min)
The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (10 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Dolly Parton's Stampede (3 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (16 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (15 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ober Gatlinburg (19 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (11 min)
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (10 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Dollywood (6 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. The Island in Pigeon Forge (6 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Dollywood's Splash Country (8 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. TITANIC Museum Attraction (11 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (13 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Lightning Rod (11 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. | 
